NOTE: The date in section 5(a)(i) is incomplete, as in the distributed text.
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous relevant resolutions on Iraq, in particular resolutions 1483 (2003) and 1511 (2003),
Reaffirming the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq,
Recognizing the importance of international support, particularly that of countries in the region, Iraq's neighbors and
regional organizations, for the people of Iraq in their efforts to achieve security and prosperity,
Determined to mark a new phase in Iraq's transition to a democratically elected government, and looking forward, to this
end, to the end of the occupation and the assumption of authority by a sovereign Interim Government of Iraq by 30 June
2004,
Welcoming the ongoing efforts of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General to assist the people of Iraq in achieving
the formation of a sovereign Interim Government of Iraq,
Welcoming the progress made in implementing the arrangements for Iraq's political transition referred to in resolution
1511 (2003),
Affirming the importance of the principles of rule of law, including respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms,
and of democracy, including free and fair elections.
Recalling the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on 15 August 2003, and determined
that the United Nations should play a leading role in assisting the Iraqi people in the formation of institutions for
representative government,
Recognizing that international support for restoration of stability and security is essential to the well-bring of the
people of Iraq as well as to the ability of all concerned to carry out their work on behalf of the people of Iraq, and
welcoming Member State contribution in this regard under resolution 1483 (2003) of 22 May 2003 and resolution 1511
(2003) of 16 October 2003,
Recalling the report provided to the Security Council on 16 April 2004 under resolution 1511 (2003) on the efforts and
progress made by the multinational force authorized under that resolution, welcoming the willingness of the
multinational force to continue efforts to contribute to the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq in support of
the political transition, especially for upcoming elections, and to provide security for the UN presence in Iraq, as
further described in the letter to the President of the Security Council and recognizing the importance of the consent
of the sovereign government of Iraq for the presence of the multinational force and of close coordination between the
multinational force and that government,
Noting that the multinational force will operate in accordance with generally accepted principles of international law
and cooperate with relevant international organizations,
Affirming the importance of international assistance in reconstruction and development of the Iraqi economy,
Recognizing the benefits to Iraq of the immunities and privileges enjoyed by Iraqi oil revenues and by the Development
Fund for Iraq, and noting the importance of providing for continued disbursements of this fund by the Interim Government
of Iraq and its successors upon dissolution of the Coalition Provisional Authority,
Determining that the situation in Iraq continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security,
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Endorses the formation of a sovereign Interim Government of Iraq that will take office by 30 June 2004;
2. Welcomes the commitment of the occupying powers to end the occupation by 30 June 2003, at which time the Coalition
Provisional Authority will cease to exist and the Interim Government of Iraq will assume responsibility and authority
for governing a sovereign Iraq;
3. Endorses the proposed timetable for Iraq's political transition to democratic government, including:
a. formation of a sovereign Interim Government of Iraq that will assume governing authority by 30 June 2004:
b. convening of a national conference; and
c. holding of direct democratic elections by 31 December 2004 if possible, and in no case later than 31 January 2005, to
a Transitional National Assembly which will, inter alia, have responsibility for drafting a permanent constitution for
Iraq under which democratic elections to a national government will be held;
4. Calls on all Iraqis to implement these arrangements peaceably and in full, and on all States and relevant
organizations to support such implementation;
5. Decides that, in implementing its mandate to assist the Iraqi people, the Special Representative of the Secretary
General and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)
a. shall in particular:
i. assist in the convening, no later than XX XX 2004, of a national conference to select a Consultative Council;
ii. advise and support the Interim Government of Iraq and the Transitional National Assembly, as required, on the
process for holding elections;
iii. promote national dialogue and consensus-building on the drafting of a national constitution by the people of Iraq;
and
b. shall as circumstances permit:
i. advise the Interim Government of Iraq in the development of effective civil and social services;
ii. contribute to the coordination and delivery of reconstruction, development and humanitarian assistance;
iii. promote the protection of human rights, national reconciliation, and judicial and legal reform in order to
strengthen the rule of law in Iraq; and
iv. advise and assist the Interim Government of Iraq on initial planning for the eventual conduct of a comprehensive
census;
6. Reaffirms the authorization for the multinational force under unified command established under resolution 1511
(2003), having regard to the letter referred to in preambular paragraph 10 above, decides that the multinational force
shall have authority to take all necessary measures to contribute to the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq
including by preventing and deterring terrorism, so that inter alia the United Nations can fulfill its role in assisting
the Iraqi people as outlined in paragraph five above and the Iraqi people can implement freely and without intimidation
the timetable and program for the political process and benefit from reconstruction and rehabilitation activities, and
decides further that the mandate for the multinational force shall be reviewed 12 months from the date of this
resolution or at the request of the Transitional Government of Iraq;
7. Notes the creation by the multinational force of a distinct entity within the multinational force and under its
unified command with a dedicated mission to provide security for the UN presence in Iraq and requests Member State and
relevant organizations to provide resources to support that entity;
8. Recognizes that the multinational force will also assist in building the capability of the Iraqi security forces and
institutions, through a program of recruitment, training, equipping, mentoring and monitoring, to enable the Iraqi
forces progressively to play a greater role in creating conditions of security and stability in Iraq and welcomes in
that regard the arrangements that are being put in place to establish a partnership between the multinational force and
the sovereign Interim Government of Iraq and to ensure coordination between the two;
9. Requests Member States and international and regional security organizations to contribute assistance to the
multinational force, including military forces, to help meet the needs of the Iraqi people for security and stability,
humanitarian and reconstruction assistance, and to support the efforts of UNAMI;
10. Emphasizes the importance of developing effective Iraqi police, border enforcement and Facilities Protection Service
for the maintenance of law, order, and security, including combating terrorism and requests Member States and
international organizations to assist the Interim Government of Iraq in building the capability of these Iraqi
institutions;
11. Condemns all acts of terrorism in Iraq, and decides that, in accordance with their obligations under resolutions
1373 (2001), 1267 (1999), 1333 (2000), 1390 (2002), 1455 (2003) and 1526 (2004) and with other relevant international
obligations, all States shall take immediate and necessary steps, inter alia, to freeze funds and other financial assets
or economic resources of relevant individuals and entities, to prevent the entry into or transit through their
territories of relevant individuals, to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of arms and related
material to relevant individuals and entities, to refrain from providing any form of support, active or passive, to
relevant individuals or entities, to prevent individuals and entities from using their respective territories for the
purpose of financing, planning, facilitating or committing terrorist acts against Iraq or its citizens, and to ensure
that such individuals are brought to justice;
12. Welcomes efforts by Member States to support the Interim Government of Iraq through the provision of technical and
expert assistance;
13. Decides that the prohibitions related to the sale or supply to Iraq of arms and related materiel under previous
resolutions shall not apply to arms or related materiel required by the multinational force or the sovereign government
of Iraq to serve the purpose of this resolution, calls upon the multinational force and the sovereign government of Iraq
each to ensure appropriate implementation procedures are in place, and stresses the importance for all States,
particularly Iraq's neighbors, to strictly abide by them;
14. Reiterates its request that Member States, international financial institutions and other organizations strengthen
their efforts to assist the people of Iraq in the reconstruction and development of the Iraqi economy, including by
providing international experts and necessary resources through a coordinated program of donor assistance;
15. Notes that upon dissolution of the Coalition Provisional Authority that funds in the Development Fund for Iraq shall
be disbursed at the direction of the Interim Government of Iraq and its successors, and decides that the Development
Fund for Iraq shall be utilized in a transparent manner and through the Iraqi budget including to satisfy outstanding
obligations against the Development Fund for Iraq, that the arrangements for the depositing of proceeds from export
sales of petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas and its products established in paragraph 20 of resolution 1483
(2003) shall continue to apply, that the International Advisory and Monitoring Board referred to in resolution 1483
(2003) shall continue its activities in monitoring the Development Fund for Iraq and shall include as an additional
member a duly qualified representative of the sovereign government of Iraq, and that the provisions above shall be
reviewed no later than 12 months from the date of this resolution or at the request of the Transitional Government of
Iraq, and that appropriate arrangements shall be made for the continuation of deposits of the proceeds referred to in
paragraph 21 of resolution 1483 (2003);
16. Decides that in connection with the dissolution o the Coalition of Provisional Authority, the Interim Government of
Iraq and its successors shall assume the rights, responsibilities and obligations relating to the Oil for Food Programme
that were transferred to the Authority pursuant to Resolution 1483 (2003), including all operational responsibility for
the Programme and any obligations undertaken by the Authority in connection with such responsibility, and responsibility
for ensuring independently authenticated confirmation that goods have been delivered, and further decides that,
following a 120 day transition period, the Interim Government of Iraq and its successors shall assume responsibility for
certifying delivery of goods under contracts prioritized in accordance with that resolution, and that such certification
shall be deemed to constitute the independent authentication required for the release of funds associated with such
contracts;
17. Further decides that the provision of paragraph 22 of resolution 1483 (2003) shall continue to apply, except that
the privileges and immunities provided in that paragraph shall not apply with respect to any claim arising out of an
obligation entered into by Iraq after 30 June 2004;
18. Welcomes the commitment of creditors, including those of the Paris Club, to identify ways to reduce substantially
Iraq's sovereign debt, urges the international financial institutions and bilateral donors to take immediate steps to
provide their full range of loans and other financial assistance to Iraq, recognizes that the Interim Government of Iraq
has the authority to conclude and implement such agreements as may be necessary in this regard, and requests creditors,
institutions and donors to work as a priority on these matters with the Interim Government of Iraq;
19. Recalls the continuing obligation of Member States to freeze and transfer certain funds, assets and economic
resources to the Development Fund for Iraq in accordance with paragraph 23 of resolution 1483 (2003);
20. Calls upon all Member States to take appropriate steps within their respective legal systems to stay for a period of
12 months from 30 June 2004 all legal and other similar proceedings before their courts or other tribunals involving
claims by or against the State of Iraq, its Government, or any of its agencies or instrumentalities, including its
State-owned enterprises or similar bodies;
21. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within three months from the date of this
resolution on UNAMI operations in Iraq, and on a quarterly bases thereafter on the progress made toward national
elections and fulfillment of all UNAMI's responsibilities;
22. Decides to remain actively seized of this matter.
ENDS